Grandmother concerned about end of COVID-19 emergency as case numbers rise

Health | Spectrum News 1 8/5 3:00P Jennifer Roberts

North Carolina's state of emergency is ending Aug. 15.

5 things to know about monkeypox vaccine, treatment and spread

Health | Spectrum News 1 8/5 10:40A Charles Duncan

More than 7,100 people have been infected with the virus in the United States since the monkeypox outbreak began in May.

The PACT Act passes Senate: Wilmington veteran relieved and ready for change

Health | Spectrum News 1 8/4 12:05P Natalie Mooney

Veterans across the country are relieved after the Senate finally approved the Honoring our PACT Act earlier this week.

Atrium Health first in world to use fish skin to repair tissue

Health | Spectrum News 1 8/3 3:09P Kari Beal

One patient says it completely changed his life.

Balance and longevity could have a strong connection, new study shows

Health | Spectrum News 1 8/2 11:09A Kari Beal

Balance and longevity may have a strong connection, according to a recent study.

Raleigh mother with dyslexic sons reacts to state's new reading program

Health | Spectrum News 1 8/2 8:15A Amanda Rose

She says the law could be a step in the right direction if it's implemented correctly.

New dad raises awareness about rare disease

Health | Spectrum News 1 8/1 12:58P Rachel Loyd

Aubrey Wood’s newborn was born with Hirschsprung’s disease, a rare birth defect that makes it difficult to pass stool

3 batches of Banana Boat sunscreen recalled due to benzene

Health | Spectrum News 1 8/1 7:11A Rachel Tillman

Individuals who breathe in high levels of benzene may experience symptoms including drowsiness, dizziness, a rapid heartbeat and more.

'I'm still here': Raleigh woman shares hope after a successful heart transplant

Health | Spectrum News 1 8/1 7:00A Alexis Bell

About 3,500 people in the United States are on the heart transplant list, and they could be waiting for six months, according to Yale Medicine.

Atrium doctors come out of retirement to help cancer survivors

Health | Spectrum News 1 8/1 5:30A Kari Beal

After patients beat cancer, there is another journey ahead.

Medicaid expansion breakthrough within reach in North Carolina

Health | Spectrum News 1 7/31 3:38A Associated Press

A deal on Medicaid expansion in North Carolina is within reach

Monkeypox explained: How to protect yourself from spread and stigma

Health | Spectrum News 1 7/30 9:11A Sarah Rudlang

State and local officials health fight monkeypox stigma as virus spreads.

Doctor from N.C. Central helps research new ways to treat uterine fibroids

Health | Spectrum News 1 7/30 8:30A Siobhan Riley

July is Fibroid Awareness Month, drawing attention to a condition many women develop by the time they reach 50.

Hospital COO says recent patient attack on staff example of troubling national trend

Health | Spectrum News 1 7/29 10:00A Patrick Thomas

A patient attacked a hospital employee at Duke-Raleigh early Thursday morning.

Solutions for Independence celebrates 32nd anniversary of ADA

Health | Spectrum News 1 7/29 6:46A Courtney Wallen

Solutions for Independence is celebrating the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act with an event Friday, July 29.